Are you a junior or senior who needs help preparing and designing your oral thesis defense?

This 90-minute workshop will focus on the unique characteristics of oral communication in the form of a thesis defense, drawing contrasts with the habits and strategies that are effective in written communication. 

What you'll learn: 

Essential elements of an effective oral thesis defense, including: 

• Descriptions of the research problem and relevant literature
• Framing a compelling research question
• Economical presentation of "research methods"
• Presentation and discussion of findings or conclusions
• Best design practices (the "7-slide rule")
• Calmin techniques and how to practice effectively
• Strategies for engaging and managing questions

Enrollment is limited to 30 students, so pre-register now!